Electrical Estates Officer (NHS) – On-Call & Team Lead

Bedfordshire Hospitals; Luton, Dunstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Estates Officer (Electrical) to join the Estates Management Team at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital. The role covers electrical and mechanical service supervision, on-call duties, and regulatory compliance across hospital facilities.

You will provide technical leadership, manage maintenance contracts, and support energy efficiency initiatives while ensuring patient care remains uninterrupted.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate diploma in Building Services/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Professional knowledge acquired through estate services management.
• Professional body membership or registration of Chartered Institute of Building.
• AP or RP appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Estates Manager for part of the engineering services plant and equipment within the unit.
• Ensure an effective maintenance and breakdown service for that part of the engineering services plant and equipment.
• Management of all delegated service contracts.
• Senior/Overall supervision of all team leaders, technicians and mechanical craftspersons.
• Operate policies and procedures in respect of Permit-to-Work systems, Hazard Notices, RAMS, Health & safety and other statutory responsibilities.
• Act as Authorised Person for Electrical & Mechanical disciplines such as LV, HVAC, Lifts etc.
• Prepare and implement minor schemes of maintenance renewal and replacement and for works of a minor improvement nature as and when required.
• Participate in out of hours emergency on-call service.
• Analyse potential savings on energy and liaise with the Sustainability Manager.
• Attend training courses as agreed.
• Carry out site surveys and inspections and prepare drawing and specifications as required.
• Ensure compliance with HTMs and all statutory regulations in terms of Health & Safety

Skills

Problem solving

Clear communication

Education

Postgraduate diploma in Building Services/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Professional knowledge in estate services management

Chartered Institute of Building membership/registration

AP or RP appointment

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Estates Officer (Electrical) to join the Estates Management Team at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital. The role covers electrical and mechanical service supervision, on-call duties, and regulatory compliance across hospital facilities.

You will provide technical leadership, manage maintenance contracts, and support energy efficiency initiatives while ensuring patient care remains uninterrupted.